Audi RSQ8: Like a god on wheels

I was puzzled until I received the Audi RSQ8 on test last week. When I received it, the look and feel just made me think that this is like a god on wheels. I just went through a very tiring but rewarding month of Ramadan and although I am aware that the effort and sacrifices I made during this month will be rewarded in the hereafter, I am also certain that this vehicle was a small prize for Eid.

It’s not every day that I drive to the mosque and have all eyes on me. It’s not something I like but when you are driving something that looks this good and makes a deafening noise, it’s something that you have to accept. Looking at the RSQ8 from the outside, you can already tell that it is a machine just by the large mean grille that it comes equipped with in the front.

The vehicle also has customisable daytime-running lights that can be adjusted according to your mood through the central screen inside the vehicle. The blacked out Audi badges on the front and back add to the mean feeling the car gives off and the huge 23 inch alloys that the car sits on just adds an added monstrous presence to the vehicle. At the back, there is a lightbar that stretches between the two tail lights with a formula-one inspired brake light.

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The RSQ8 also has frameless windows and soft-close doors to make sure that no one ever bangs the doors of this beast. On the inside, it’s everything you expect from an Audi. Let’s start with the seats.

The RSQ8 gets RS sport seats plus in Valcona leather with honeycomb stitching that are heated, ventilated and have a massaging function. The interior also has a lovely dashboard that features a blend of leather, alcantara and carbon fibre. The infotainment system which is well integrated into the dash with a separate screen below it used to operate the climate.

The two-tone ambient lighting adds to the car’s sporty feel from the inside and you can also enjoy a panoramic sunroof that stretches all the way from the front to the back. What surprised me most was how spacious and comfortable this vehicle was both in the front and the back. The back seats have ample space for three passengers and that is why I feel that Audi found the perfect balance between comfort and performance.

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